- Death Pong Update — New Boss, New Mechanics & Multiplayer - 17 August 2026
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since our last update, so we’re back with another batch of Death Pong goodness. We’ve been working on a bunch of things behind the scenes, and it’s time to show you what’s new! A New Boss Has Entered the Arena Think you can keep your head in the game?Better watch out for this one - getting drunk has never been this dangerous.Our newest boss brings a whole new challenge to the arena, so get ready to keep your balance! Special Balls Are Here Not every ball plays by the rules.We’re working on new special balls with unique effects - including balls that can split into multiple projectiles.More balls. More chaos. More ways to lose your mind. The Rules Have Changed We’ve also changed how shots work.Instead of getting a shot every round, shots will now appear every few turns, changing the pace and strategy of each match.Choose your moment wisely. And Now for the…
- Death Pong joins Black Lantern Collective - 1 July 2026
We have some exciting news to share. At the end of June, we officially signed a publishing agreement with Black Lantern Collective. This marks a huge milestone for our team and an important step forward in the development of Death Pong. Since the beginning of the project, our goal has been to create a fast-paced and memorable experience that stands out. Thanks to this partnership, we'll have even more support to keep improving the game, reach more players, and prepare Death Pong for launch. This doesn't change our vision for the game - it simply gives us more resources and experience to help make it the best version of Death Pong possible. We'd also like to thank everyone who has played our demos, visited us at events, added the game to their wishlist, or shared feedback with us. Your support has helped us get to this point. There's still plenty of work ahead, and we're looking forward…
- New Demo Update - Meet Your First Boss - 2 June 2026
New Demo Update - Meet Your First BossThe Death Pong demo has just received a new update. The biggest addition is the first boss fight. This is only one of many bosses planned for the full release, each with their own tricks, playstyle, and ways of making your life miserable. If you thought regular opponents were dangerous, think again.Other Changes We've also reworked how the Time Speed Setting functions.Previously, it multiplied the entire game speed. Now it only affects animations and ball movement, making the effect more usefull as preference setting. What's Next?Development continues and there is still a lot to come:More bossesMore unlockable shotsMore drinks and modifiersNew secrets hidden beneath the bar As always, thank you for playing the demo and sharing your feedback.See you in the underground bar. Circle of Rats Team.
- Death Pong Dev Stream LIVE - 26 May 2026
Welcome to the official Death Pong live streamWe’ll be running live gameplay and sharing ongoing updates from the development of the gameFeel free to stop by, watch the stream, and follow the progress of Death Pong liveAnd thank you for over 1,400 wishlists on Steam, we really appreciate all the support ❤️
- Wishlist Miletone achieved - 25 May 2026
Death Pong just passed 1400+ wishlists.Thank you all so much.It’s honestly crazy to see how far this project has come. Over a year ago, Death Pong started as a small game jam idea about deadly beer pong matches and electric collars. Now thousands of people are following the game and supporting its development.Every wishlist, comment, repost, and message genuinely helps and motivates me to keep pushing the project further. Our first goal was to reach 1000 wishlists on release, and now we have achieved it months before. We are mindblown. Also if you want to meet me and try Death Pong in person, see you at Game Access in Brno and CD-Action Expo in Łódź.Thank you for being here from the beginning.See you in the underground bar. Circle of Rats Team.
- How's Death Pong development going? - 15 May 2026
Death Pong Devlog - New mechanics, rooms, and much more 🔥 Hey everyone! It’s been a while since our last update, so it’s time to show what we’ve been working on lately 👀Over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing mainly on developing the game and polishing the gameplay - and honestly? A lot has changed. We’ve taken your feedback into account. 🩸 3 bosses readyWe’ve completed work on three bosses!Each of them has a unique mechanic designed to diversify the gameplay and make it more engaging. 🏆 New cup patternsWe’ve also added new cup layouts on the table, so players won’t feel like every round is the same.A small detail, but it greatly improves the sense of progression. 🔫 Shot reworkThe shooting system has undergone a solid rework. We improved responsiveness, balance, and overall gameplay flow, making matches smoother and more dynamic.This is one of those changes you can really feel…
- Next Fest Is Over... - 5 March 2026
NEXT FEST is over… but for us, this is just the beginning. 🚀First of all, we want to say one thing - THANK YOU.For every second you spent playing Death Pong, for every piece of feedback, every conversation, and every single wishlist. It means more to us than you can imagine.Since the beginning of February, we’ve seen almost 400% wishlist growth. This result exceeded all our expectations and shows that an incredible community is forming around this crazy project. 🖤But we’re not slowing down.We’re hitting the road!Come meet us and play Death Pong at:📍 KOMBAJN GAME SHOW - Gdańsk🗓 March 14-15📍 ONE MORE GAME FESTIVAL - Wrocław🗓 April 11-12 For more updates, follow us on our social media!More events and announcements are coming soon!Circle of Rats Team
- Over Half Way Next Fest - 28 February 2026
Cheers, death beer pong enjoyers!So far, Death Pong has gained almost 500 new wishlists, and we've seen 3 streams and 4 full playthroughs from creators checking out the demo. Watching people step into the bar, take risks, and survive (or not) has been incredible for our small team.We’re especially grateful for all the feedback. One of the most requested features from the community has been multiplayer, and we’re currently discussing it internally and exploring what’s possible. Seeing this level of interest helps us shape the future of Death Pong.If you haven’t tried the demo yet, there’s still time — Steam Next Fest is ongoing. We’d love for you and your friends to step into the bar and see how far you can make it. Also about the line issue while pointing at middle cups, our team is implementing this right now!And if you’ve already played — thank you. Your wishlists, feedback, and suppo…
- DEATH PONG DEMO | LIVE STREAM - 23 February 2026
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- Next Fest Demo is out!! - 23 February 2026
Cheers, death beer pong enjoyers!We've finished renovations for now and decided to open our small pub! Please, take a seat, order a tasty shot and take part in a completely normal beer pong tournament...Our demo is officialy available! We encourage you to play it and share your thoughts and feedback with us! Don't forget to tag us on our social media and report any bugs you might find - our renovation team is ready to fix them!And don't forget - there're no losers, only dead bodies..."Circle of Rats" Team
- Demo Update 0.3.0 - 22 February 2026
Cheers, death beer pong enjoyers!Our renovations team recently replaced audio systems located around our pub, also Gustav ordered higher quality ingredients for his shots - now they shouldn't randomly disappear from shot glasses...We're continuing our work on further changes, today we've prepared the following improvements:We've replaced the ambient in pub and loops being played during match with music made specifically for both of themWe've fixed the problem with shot's shader disappearing, when Steam Overlay was activatedWe've improved outline shader placed on some of our models, which was incorrectly rendered in front of trajectory line, sometimes making aiming to cups harderWe've made small fixes to UI and loading screenAll feedback regarding the recent changes in our demo is very welcome. We're still polishing the game, so expect bigger updates soon!"Circle of Rats" Renovation Team
- Demo Update 0.2.0 - 16 February 2026
Cheers, death beer pong enjoyers!Renovations are still in progress, but they shouldn't interfere with your enjoyment of our shots. We especially reccomend to knock on the doors on the left from the entrance, at the end of the corridor...We're continuing our work on further changes, today we've prepared the following improvements:Strength bouncing between min and max values has been implemented - it will give you more control over the ball and even more chances to score pointsWalking around the pub has been improved - now it feel less like flying camera and it's smoother, than beforeWe've fixed a small bug occuring during enemy dialogue, when the last line was always played, even though it shouldn'tWe've also added few more lines of dialogue for our enemiesAll feedback regarding the recent changes in our demo is very welcome. We're still polishing the game, so expect bigger updates soon!…
- Demo Update 0.1.0 - 14 February 2026
Cheers, death beer pong enjoyers!Welcome to our humble bar! Make yourself comfortable and take a look at our beer and shots menu. When you're ready, give Gustav a sign and you'll be good to go!In the meantime, renovations are happening here, during which our team is working on refining Death Pong. Today, they were able to deliver the following improvements:Adjustments to the loading screen UI and a remake of the game HUDDifficulty adjustments for enemies — they should now be more challengingFix for the final score display on the death screenAddition of a short delay before Gustav’s dialogue at the beginning of a new runAll feedback regarding the recent changes in our demo is very welcome. We're still polishing the game, so expect bigger updates soon!"Circle of Rats" Renovation Team
- Death Pong at Steam Next Fest! - 19 January 2026
We’re excited to announce that Death Pong by Circle of Rats will be taking part in upcoming Steam Next Fest!During the festival, we’ll be releasing the official demo, available exclusively for the duration of the event. We’re an indie studio and we’ve been working on Death Pong since March last year. During that time, we showcased the game at two events/expos and managed to build our first community of players. Steam Next Fest is a huge moment for us and another important step in the game’s development. What are we bringing to the event? Death Pong Demo - available only during Steam Next Fest, with new content - more than before, without revealing any details. As always, we’re counting on your feedback - it plays a key role in shaping the future of the game. We can’t wait for Death Pong to get into the hands of players from all over the world and see how it performs in action. Thanks fo…
